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Flood Damage Repair Checklist for Single-family Residential Properties

Checklist for obtaining a floodplain development permit for flood damage repair on single-family residential property.

Flood Damage Repair Checklist for Commercial and Multifamily Residential Properties

Checklist for obtaining a floodplain development permit for flood damage repair to a commercial or multifamily residential property.

100-500 year Elevation Certificate Checklist

Checklist for completing the elevation certificate form. 

Updated: May 2024

Residential One-Stop Guidelines (CE1050)

The Residential One-Stop Guideline lists the various requirements for plan submittal and review of residential construction projects.

Last updated: September 8, 2025

Residential Repairs Permit Guidelines (CE1058)

Guidelines for applying for a residential repairs permit. Residential repairs permits are required for repairs that involve only replacement of existing structural members and other building elements.

Last updated: 12/28/2022

Lista de especificaciones para reparaciones residenciales (CE1059S)

Este formulario debe ser completado por el solicitante para obtener permisos para trabajos que no requieren una revisión del plano siempre y cuando los materiales sean iguales o equivalentes a los materiales que van a ser reparados o reemplazados.

Residential Repair Spec List in Spanish.

Last updated: January 2024

Procedures for Contractor Name and Address Change (CE1211)

Procedures for requesting a contractor name change or address change on an existing building permit.

Last updated: January 2026

Specifications and Application for Securing a Vacant/Dangerous Building (CE1226)

Last Updated: May 2025

Address or Name Change Request Form (CE1212)

Application to request a contractor name change or address change on an existing building permit.

Last updated: January 2026

Permit Submittal Overview_Presentation_11.19.2024

This presentation was delivered at the Houston Permitting Center Annual Workshop on November 19, 2024.

Updated: 11.19.2024